Well Jones is clearly easier than its companion, and the views (particularly of Niagara, Handies, Uncompahgre, Sneffels, the Horn ...) are outstanding. I would like to come back one day via the Snare Gulch basin. It's a peak to appreciate again and again.

Came via Burns Gulch, ascended western slopes, descended southern slopes to the col between Jones and Niagara, and continue onto Niagara peak. Duchess did great.

2nd ascent, July 14, 2014 - ran up to the saddle between Jones and Niagara from Burn's Gulch, late start (rock climbed at Eureka in the morning). Up the south slopes to Jones, then traversed to American. Lovely day. Solo.

After the snow climb of Niagara, it was nice to have an easy stroll over to Jones. The use trail was almost completely clear all the way from the saddle to the summit. No wind, clear skies, and a warm morning.

Didn't want to chance my low-clearance 2wd car past Eureka a month ago, so on a return visit I rented a Jeep. Since I was paying through the nose, I figured I'd get the most I could out of it and drove up to 11,700 feet in Burns Gulch. From there, went up Niagara and then Jones. I felt like I was cheating, but I'm counting the peaks anyway. Once on Jones, the traverse to American didn't look fun (especially having my dog with me), so I just headed back. This approach is not very scenic, but the views from both peaks are spectacular! Some of the best ever! I had been on the nearby 14ers, but hadn't ever noticed Wham Ridge from them. From Jones/Niagara, I couldn't take my eyes off of it! Nice views of Half, Wetterhorn, Uncompahgre, Sneffels, Teakettle, Potosi, Rio Grande Pyramid, and many more.

hiked jones via scree patches on the southwest face from burns gulch. we lucked out grabbing the summit during a special, stable winter peroid as the canyon north of eureka is a major avalanche trap. we encountered no such activity and found any evidence something threatening on its way. burns gulch was better, but not a place i'd prefer to wander outside of certain winter windows. on the descent, sluffs were visible and we were pleased to see them.

overall, a great experience, one i was glad to take part in. half peak from the summit is an incredible sight!

Pretty straight forward climb. Followed 4X4 road to saddle between niagara and jones. The rest followed a well worn footpath. One note, I witnessed two white dog-like animals on the opposing valley wall while making the approach, not sure what they were as I've never seen white coyotes, my first instinct was mountain goats but a closer look definitely eliminated that guess.

I went up the northern fork of Burns Gulch to American Peak. There was significant snow in Burns Gulch. After Jones/American saddle not much snow on American. I crossed Snare Gulch from American and climbed up NE ridge route of Jones. Returned to vehicle via Jones West ridge into Burns Gulch.

Climbed American, Jones & Niagara solo from American Basin while my friend climbed Handies. Jones was a special peak for me - my 100th Colorado 13er! I recommend using Burns Gulch to collect these 3 peaks unless you've got some other reason to be in American Basin like I did. The climb from the basin up to American is a nasty scree nighmare when dry, but its doable.

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